Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio (3rd from left), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino (2nd from left), Sen. Bong Go, Ormoc Rep. Richard Gomez and Philippine Paralympic Committee official Mike Barredo flash the number “8” with their hands during the send-off ceremony for Team Philippines at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Sept. 10, 2026.
The gesture symbolizes the national delegation’s goal of winning eight gold medals—double the four-gold haul the Philippines achieved in the previous Asian Games edition. More than 400 Filipino athletes are set to compete in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with the delegation hoping to deliver a stronger medal performance for the country. – Photo by Mike Taboy
